Patient Injures Hand Punching Wall at Behavioral Hospital, Reading PA


A 27-year-old male patient at Haven Behavioral Hospital near North 6th Street injured his hand by punching a wall because he was upset. The facility staff requested ambulance transport for him.
Audio|Source: City of Reading Fire/EMS
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The Haven Behavioral Hospital.
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A.L. Shara 1320.
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Free radio.
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I agree.
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This is not in 1330.
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Haven Behavioral Hospital near North 6th Street. They stated to use the ambulance entrance to the skyline unit.
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Originally we spoke to the patient, a 27-year-old male with a hand injury. He punched a wall.
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Because he was upset.
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The doctor changed his medication.
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We've since spoke to one of the RNs at the facility.
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They verified they want to send the patient out.
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They believe he'll cooperate with you. No precautions requesting them.
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Location mentioned:
Near N 6th St, Reading, PA 19601
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